Mixed-Use Building with
For Sale
$472,500
106 Water Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551
COMMERCIAL - Lake Mills, WI
Property Size2,800 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$168.75
Days on Market73
Property Features for 106 Water Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
B-1 Downto
Parking features
Offsite
Interior features
Public rest rooms, Private Restrooms, Inside storage, Outside storage
Lot features
Business district, Free standing, Near Major Highway
Directions
Hwy 89 (Main St) south of the city park to Water St.
Subdivision
LAKE MILLS - C
Standard status
Active
APN
246-0713-1322-055
Size
2,800 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
3520
Amenities
private courtyard
multiple entrances
handicap accessibility
Building Details
Year built
1950
Number of units
2
Roof type
Membrane
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Property Shop
(608) 764-5451
Listed By:
Roxane Schiller · License #52591-90
(608) 334-7699
Added: May 30
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 10 at 9:06PM
MLS# 2013700
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,800-square-foot mixed-use commercial building offers a flexible layout for office, retail, service, or combined operations. The property includes multiple entrances, public and private restrooms, interior and exterior storage, and handicap accessibility. Mechanical systems have been updated throughout the building, while the 1950 construction includes a membrane roof and a well-maintained exterior.
A private courtyard adds usable outdoor space for staff breaks, meetings, or customer-facing activities. Located at 106 Water Street in Lake Mills, the property is positioned within the city’s downtown setting and is subject to B-1 Downto zoning. Offsite parking is available, and the 0.05-acre parcel provides a compact commercial footprint.
A private courtyard adds usable outdoor space for staff breaks, meetings, or customer-facing activities. Located at 106 Water Street in Lake Mills, the property is positioned within the city’s downtown setting and is subject to B-1 Downto zoning. Offsite parking is available, and the 0.05-acre parcel provides a compact commercial footprint.
Key Highlights
- 2,800 SF mixed‑use commercial building on a 0.05‑acre parcel
- B‑1 Downto zoning for office, retail, service, or combined uses
- Mechanical systems updated throughout the building
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$36,288
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.68%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$725,760
$725.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$518,400
$518.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$403,200
$403.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,800 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$60.5K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.1K −$4.32/SF
EGI
$48.4K $17.28/SF
− OpEx
−$12.1K −$4.32/SF
NOI
$36.3K $12.96/SF
Area
Jefferson County, WI
Vacancy
20.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$725,760
Cap Rate 7%
$518,400
Cap Rate 9%
$403,200
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$518.4K
$453.6K – $604.8K
NOI $36,288 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.68%
Second Best
Retail
$386.3K
$338.0K – $450.7K
NOI $27,039 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.72%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$657.2K
$575.1K – $766.8K
NOI $46,005 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.74%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
331
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 53551, WI
8,920
Population
4,048
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
39.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
225
Density / Sq Mi
$89,841
Median Household Income
$53,503
Median Earnings
$1,089
Median Rent
$322,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - B-1 Downto zoning accommodates office, retail, service, or combined commercial uses.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 106 Water Street Lake Mills, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $472,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,800 SF mixed‑use commercial building on a 0.05‑acre parcel; B‑1 Downto zoning for office, retail, service, or combined uses; Mechanical systems updated throughout the building
